IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CommerceWest Bank (OTCBB:CWBK) was a returning sponsor for the Cal State
Fullerton 2012 Midyear Economic Forecast. Dr. Anil Puri is the Dean of
Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Director of its
Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies. He commented,
"CommerceWest Bank has been a strong partner of the Mihaylo College of
Business and Economics and Cal State Fullerton. Their support has been
critical in bringing relevant and important economic information to the
business community. We greatly appreciate our partnership, and personal
commitment of Mr. Ivo Tjan, to the forecast project of the College."

Ivo Tjan Chairman and CEO of CommerceWest Bank commented, " We are happy
to support Dr. Anil Puri, the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
and Cal State Fullerton. The valuable information provided at the
Midyear Economic Update impacts businesses by allowing them to reassess
their plan for the year to ensure they are successful.", Mr. Tjan
continued," each day our team makes a conscious effort to have a
positive impact in the local communities that we serve. We create
lifelong partnerships with our clients by providing them ongoing
education and guidance related to the banking industry, economy and much
more. "

CommerceWest Bank creates the experience of "Bank on the Difference" for
our clients. When you walk into a Regional Office, you automatically
notice the difference in colors, we have a Concierge to greet you, and
our presentation is professional. Our team is passionate about what we
do and we have a clear vision that we are committed to achieving. We
focus on catering to our niche, which is small to midsized businesses in
Southern California. We listen and anticipate our clients' needs, so we
can provide them with personally tailored banking and financial services.

CommerceWest Bank is headquartered at 2111 Business Center Drive in
Irvine, CA, with Regional Offices in Orange County, Riverside County,
Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are a full service business
bank and offer a wide range of commercial banking services, including,
concierge services, remote deposit solution, full service internet
banking, lines of credit, term loans, commercial real estate lending,
SBA lending, and full cash management services.

Visit www.cwbk.com
to learn more about the Bank. "BANK ON THE DIFFERENCE"